PHP Developer (Backend)

We are a product startup focused on developing mobile applications and Telegram mini apps. We are looking for a PHP Backend Developer experienced with Laravel and modern backend architecture.
 

Responsibilities:
 

• Develop and maintain backend services using Laravel 12 and PHP 8+
• Design and implement RESTful APIs
• Integrate with external services and internal microservices
• Work with databases (PostgreSQL) and caching/message queues (Redis, RabbitMQ)
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to architecture decisions
• Work closely with frontend and mobile teams to ensure seamless integration
 

Requirements:
 

• Minimum 2 years of experience in backend development
• Strong knowledge of PHP 8+ and Laravel 12
• Experience with Postman, Redis, RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL, Docker, REST API
• Experience writing unit and integration tests
• Understanding of backend performance optimization and scalability

Nice to have

• Experience working on Telegram bots or mini apps
• Familiarity with queues, background jobs, and microservice communication
• Experience with high-load or priority-based systems
• Basic knowledge of frontend integration principles
 

What we offer:
 

• Opportunity to work on new products from scratch
• Modern tech stack and real product challenges
• Remote-first format and flexible schedule
• A chance to influence the architecture and product direction from early stages